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Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center
Knowing that a true liberal arts education develops both a sound mind and a sound body, Grinnell College has completed the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center, which includes a natatorium and a fieldhouse. These facilities complete an athletic and fitness center that is consistent with the educational philosophy of Grinnell to provide students an environment of immense choice and diverse resources that enable their every aspiration.
Read More about the facility and ways you can participate in this opportunity.
A Grinnell College education produces strong, confident, well-rounded citizens who excel in their chosen walks of life and who contribute to society in a myriad of ways. It nurtures and challenges students to higher planes of physical acuity and mental fitness. The learning experience is built upon an educational philosophy that provides students with an environment of immense choice, close mentorship and diverse resources that, collectively, enable the aspirations of every student.
See the construction process through the Office of Institutional Planning.
Pioneer Fund
Grinnell College's annual giving program, which enriches the life of every single Grinnell student.
Endowment Gifts
Supports a range of academic programs as well as scholarships, internships, fellowships, and professorships.
Donor Relations
Responsible for the comprehensive, consistent, and appropriate recognition and stewardship of gifts to the College.
Corporate and Foundation Giving
Work with outside sources of funding for faculty scholarship and for campus-wide initiatives.
Capital Gifts
Known as "bricks and mortar" gifts, provide facilities for the excellent liberal arts education for which Grinnell is known.
Planned Giving
Your resource for charitable estate gift planning.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Please, check to see if your employer matches gifts.
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Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Old Glove Factory, Second Floor
733 Broad Street
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
(641) 269-1846
(866) 850-1846
